Guest Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 My granny likes it as a drink - she says it's one of the few things she can taste but she can't get it in the Sainsbury's she shops in. I've looked in Asda and Waitrose but no sign either although the online shopping comparison sites give a price for it in Ocado, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda. Its a jar she's after - poor thing is struggling lately, my stepgrandad is in a bad way - he probably had another stroke this week. She is 85 and trying to do to much, she makes little sense on the phone but the last time I spoke to her she was on about this bovril which is one of the few things she likes and can taste. I thought I'd buy a jar and stick it in the post for her - but I just can't find one! My online searches reveal it was at the centre of a salmonella scare last year - so I'm wondering if thats why it isn't on the shelves still. So Omleteers - can we find a jar on the shelves??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeyoreshunny Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 We got some in co-op a few weeks ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I bought some recently for my DS who was ill and couldn't eat anything. I think it was from Sainsburys, but may have been Waitrose. My online searches reveal it was at the centre of a salmonella scare last year - so I'm wondering if thats why it isn't on the shelves still. Thats a bit of a worry. Hopefully my jar isn't a rogue one, hidden at the back of the shelves, missed by the staff during the great Bovril clearout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Yes, my Mother drinks Bovril in the winter and I bought some very recently in Waitrose. However, a couple of months ago I had to hunt when they were out of stock, so I think it has been dipping in & out of stock at some shops this winter. Good luck in finding some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Hi Penguinmad Your post brought back memories, my mum used to like Bovril. I hope you find some for your mum. I will keep my eyes open for it when I go shopping next. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 ooh, I love bovril. I think I have some and now feel the NEED for some. I will check out our local stores and see if they have any. Will buy if they do and let you know, as even if you source some yourself by then, I will use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 My gran buys it from Somerfeild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I was in Sainsburys earlier and I wish I'd seen this first, I'm almost certainly going again tomorrow (for all the stuff I forgot today ) so I'll have a look. I bought beef and chicken Bovril only a few weeks ago, I LOVE it as a drink! BeckyBoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 our co-op late shop had plenty last night, do you still need any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I know that they didn't have any in Morrisons a few months back, but they did have their own version called 'beefy drink' which i bought because OH likes it on toast and in mince beef and onions and he said it tasted the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardene5 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Hi Everyone We have found Bovril in 2 sizes in Tesco Blackpool today( 24 th February 2009). It was found under the gravy sign. Best regards Ian & Valerie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantambabe Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Thought of this yesterday when I spotted Bovril next to all the gravy granules and oxo cubes in Asda in Leamington - maybe it depends on local demand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janepie33 Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Loads of Bovril in Asda in Roehampton Vale. It was near the marmite. I used to eat spoonfulls of it when I was younger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Loads of Bovril in Asda in Roehampton Vale. It was near the marmite. I used to eat spoonfulls of it when I was younger! That's the trouble, it's not near the Marmite (where I always look first ) in our local stores, it's with gravy & stock cubes. Love Bovril on toast or as drink, but not spoonfuls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorC Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 I've also found that Bovril, a long time favourite of mine, hasn't been seen here in New Zealand either for well over a year. BUT......... why was the Bovril on sale here for years, marked as "suitable for vegetarians" and "made in the UK, confirmed by the makers as NOT containing any beef product when I enquired. I notice the UK Bovril (on the Sainsbury site and also currently unavailable) is marketed as Beef Bovril? It's fabulous stuff. Far better than Marmite, My Mate and Vegemite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
